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Breast Ornament

1800s

India

Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); Pendant: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.425
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Location
Not on view
Print
Five chains of interlocking silver rings radiate from a central circular disk to form a fan-shaped ornament. The disk is decorated with concentric bands of embossed petals around a central dome. Two spade-shaped tabs extend upward from the outer chains. Teardrop pendants hang along the chains, culminating in a dense fringe of small bell-shaped charms. Repoussé floral motifs and geometric patterns provide a richly textured surface throughout the silver piece.

Breast Ornament

1800s

India

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